What is the difference between Reserve duty and Active duty?
Army Reserve and National Guard members work part time for the Army. They train one weekend a month and two weeks a year. They receive Approx. $270 / weekend to start and $67/day during the 2 week Annual Training. They are also entitled to limited medical care and access to facilities. Active duty soldiers work full time with the Army. They receive approximately $28,000 to start, 30 days vacation per year, Free Medical care, and Access to Tax-Free supermarkets and department stores, (PX & Commissary).
